Local News and Events Roundup in Portage Area
Mrs Irwin spent the weekend in Winnipeg and Mrs B Richardson visited friends in Carberry. Mr and Mrs Orland Patterson with Mr Don Forsythe of Miniota were weekend guests at BL Patterson’s. Mrs Smallpiece, Mrs Barrett and Miss Mary McNeil of Portage joined Mrs M Annison Tuesday. Mrs A Perkins hosted her daughter Mrs Olive Manns, granddaughter Mrs Velma Johnson and two little sons Jimmie and Allen of Neepawa. A 90th birthday for Mrs A Stone is celebrated on June 16. Born in Portage Hospital Saturday June 7 a son to Mr and Mrs Murray Guinn. Beulah Dickinson of Carberry visited Rev and Mrs L Dickinson. Mr and Mrs B L Patterson traveled to Climax Sask for a holiday with daughter Mrs H Co mart in Brandon. The Pattersons plus Patsy and Kenny returned from Regina after visiting Mrs Patterson’s parents. Albert Boch, Donnie and Barry of Carberry visited Hugh Brisco. Allan returned to spend Monday in Carberry. A diocesan annual meeting at Brandon noted St Paul’s W A board members Mrs R E Lye and Mrs H A Lye. delegates Mrs C Brown and Mrs C Kitson. Mrs J DuVal of Winnipeg visited A Carr’s parents. Ron DuVal and Angie Caligere of Winnipeg were weekend visitors. Gordon Jones of Brandon joined them and Jean Fox left for Vancouver to visit brother Lorne and relatives. Mrs G W West visited relatives at Glenella. Arthur Smallpiece of Portage recalled arriving in Bagot district 61 years ago at age 24 in 85 years of age, sharing memories of old Manitoba days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Boch
Donnie
Barry
Carberry
Hugh Brisco
Allan
Brando Cently
St. Paul's W.A
R. E Lye
H. A. Lye
C. Brown
C. Kitson
J. DuVal
Winnipeg
A. Carr
Ron DuVal
Angie Caligere
Carrome
Gordon Jones
Brandon
Jean Fox
Vancouver
B.C
Lorne
Jean
Ivan West
Minnedosa
G. W. West
Glenella
Man
Churches Schedule Highlights Sunday Services
The Churches Sunday schedule lists multiple services across churches in Austin MacGregor Devotional Service and Evensong at 7 p.m. Rev A K Murphy leads Holy Baptism at 10 a.m. and Holy Communion at various times. Rev and Mrs E Williams lead a Special Service Friday at 8 p.m. United Church hosts Sunday School at 11 a.m. and Beaver Church Service at 11 a.m. with Bagot and MacGregor services at 2 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Austin
MacGregor
A. K. Murphy
Oakville
Mr. O. Lamb
L. Williams
E. Williams
United Church
Gospel singalong closes church gathering after youth program
After a soft ball event everyone gathered for a gospel singsong with hymns. Two youths sang solos while older attendees gave testimonies. The Pastor read scriptures, delivered a brief talk on the Christian race, and closed with prayer as accordion music accompanied the singing.
Mission Band to Host Weiner Roast Meeting
Date s memers of the Mission Band of the United Church will meet at the Annex on Wednesday, June 18th, at 6:30 pm to leave for a Weiner Roast. Members are asked to bring a bottle of pop and cookies. St Pauls WA to hold Home Baking Sale in Lye Show room on Saturday June 21 at 4. Donations gratefully received. Manitoba Young Liberal Association picnic in Portage Island Park with Hon Lester B Pearson as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Memers
Mission Band of the United Church
Annex
St. Paul's
Lye’s Show Room
Manitoba Young Liberal Association
Portage Island Park
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Card of Thanks From Harold and Iva Shaw
Harold and Iva Shaw express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors for assistance with seeding and summer followings. They note the true value of neighbors and thank everyone, saying their acts will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold and
Iva Shaw
Local Visitors and Social Roundup in Macaulay Area
Southend and Macaulay residents hosted Winnipeg visitors and relatives from Estevan Regina Souris and Brandon with weekend gatherings at several homes. Notable notes include graduations in MacGregor and Mission Band promotions. A Hospital Aid meeting is set for June 16 at Macaulay School and a Baby Band Tea raised funds and celebrated 27 babies with three children advancing to Mission Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Holliday
B. Johnson
Westbourne
L. Clark
Winnipeg
Chas. Stewart
Bagot
J. Frank
Mission Band
Betty Scora
Ellen Hulme
Lyle Anderson
First Sunday School Picnic at Bethel Chapel
Bethel Chapel Sunday School held its first picnic at the farm home of Mr and Mrs J Heppner on Monday June 8 with nearly all members and some visitors present. Races and a lively softball game energized the outdoor fellowship followed by a basket lunch and ice cream cones before another session began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Chapel Sunday School
J. Heppner
June Meeting of the WMS at Mrs Forrests Home
The June meeting of the WMS was held at Mrs W Forrests home on Thursday with good attendance. Mrs R Shaw led the program and Mrs G Stirling presented a Supply dedication program. Mrs Forrest gave a short sketch on Social Drinking. Reports of the Presbyterial at Portage were read. After business, lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
W. Forrest
R. Shaw
G. Stirling
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Dave
Serepnone
Blue Cross
W. Trinder
Mrs . Irwin
B. Richardson
Orland Patterson
Don Forsythe
Miniota
Patterson
A. Perkins
Olive Manns
Velma Johnson
Jimmie
Allen
Neepawa
Otter
A. Stone
Portage Hospital
Murray Guinn
Beulah Dickinson of
Mrs. L. Dickinson
Harry Elliott
Estevan
Sask
Arthur Smallpiece
Portage
Herald
Bagot District
Manitoba
Elist
Cor
Waxers
CKX
Bethel Chapel
Greg
Orangeville
Ox’s Farm
Russ Cairns
Marshall-Wells Stores
Yatta
Victor
ROUSE
Aaa
Marshall-Wells
Southend & Macaulay
R. Turner
P. Scora
Harry Elliot
Pennell
Dane Emerson
Dave Hodgins
Ed. Towle
H. L Pogue
Marjorie Chant
K. Larson
Regina
K. Hoeppner
J. Burnett
Souris
H. Scott
Darlene
Scora and
Hodgins
Chas. Pennell
Hazel
Clearwater
Little Garry Hodgins
Blair
Macaulay School
E. Anderson
Bert Moore
R. Stirling
Kenora
Shirley
Donnie Moore
R. J. Battershell
Moose Jaw
Stirling
Art Sealey
Siena
Great Caruso
Mario Lanza
Ann Blyth
Robert Metchum
Lisabeth Scott
Robert Ryan
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Corinne Calvert
E. D. Smith
Burford
S. R. Lamb & Son
Wallace Stone
Beaver Store
Camlow Motors
Fargo Trucks
Chrysler
Plymouth
Westinghouse Radios
Cockshutt Machinery Agency
Furnaceman
N.R. Critchlow
Cockshutt
Fordson
John Deere
Massey-Harris
Ca. Ft
Critchlow Bros
John Deere Farm Implements
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Buick
Firestone
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